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Bard® Heyman Follower 021320Recalls & reported problems

C. R. Bard, Inc. · Bard® Heyman Follower · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00801741075643), received between Oct 4, 2018 and Oct 4, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Dull, Blunt1
  • Incorrect Measurement1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 4, 2018Incorrect Measurement; Dull, Blunt; Incorrect Measurement

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEYMANN FOLLOWER HAD A BLUNT TIP INSTEAD OF A TAPERED TIP.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7933979 ↗

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